The Rise and Fall of Tunnels: A Legacy Intertwined with Fuji TV’s Turmoil In the ever-evolving world of Japanese entertainment, few duos have left as indelible a mark as Tunnels. Rising to fame in the mid-1980s alongside comedy giants like Ucchan Nanchan and downtown, Tunnels became a household name, thanks in large part to … Read more
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Mitsuho fukudome Announces Temporary Suspension of Entertainment Activities Due too Health Concerns Former AKB48 member and rising talent Mitsuho Fukudome, who made a breakthrough in 2024, has announced the temporary suspension of her entertainment activities. The announcement, made on January 15th, cited health concerns as the primary reason for her hiatus. Fukudome first gained widespread … Read more
Shingo Katori Returns to Fuji TV Drama after 11 Years: A Look at “Japan’s Worst Man My Family Was a Fake” Shingo Katori, the beloved former member of the iconic Japanese boy band SMAP, has made a triumphant return to Fuji TV dramas after an 11-year hiatus. His latest project, Japan’s Worst Man My Family … Read more
Shingo Katori Returns to TV After 12 Years: A Glamorous Comeback on Fuji TV Table of Contents Shingo Katori Returns to TV After 12 Years: A Glamorous Comeback on Fuji TV Key Highlights from the Broadcast What’s Next for Shingo Katori? The Rise of Shingo Katori Amid Masahiro Nakai’s TV Absence: A Shift in … Read more
Shingo Katori Makes a Glamorous Return to TV After 12 Years, Sparking Fan Frenzy On January 8th, Shingo Katori, the beloved former member of the iconic J-pop group SMAP to his successful solo endeavors in acting, singing, and hosting. His ability to connect with audiences, both on and off-screen, continues to solidify his status as … Read more
the Tragic Tale of Junko Furuta: A crime That Shocked Japan Table of Contents the Tragic Tale of Junko Furuta: A crime That Shocked Japan The Crime: A Timeline of horror The Aftermath: Justice and Its Failures The Perpetrators: Lives After the Crime A Legacy of pain and Reflection The Complexities … Read more
Tragic Loss: Iconic Japanese Star Miho Nakayama Found Dead at 54 On December 6th, the entertainment world was left reeling by the sudden passing of beloved singer and actress Miho Nakayama.The 54-year-old star was found deceased in her Shibuya, Tokyo home, leaving behind a legacy of music and film that has touched countless lives. As … Read more
On January 22nd, Hitoshi Matsumoto of Downtown filed a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court, requesting damages for defamation and the publication of an apology advertisement from the publisher, Bungeishunju, regarding the report on the suspicion of sexual assault in Weekly Bunshun. A lawsuit was filed. The amount claimed is approximately 550 million yen. This … Read more
Even after the sexual assault issue came to light, Sho Sakurai has been criticized for comments that have been called “bureaucratic-like.” Yumiko Udo, who was the main caster of the news program “News Zero” (Nippon TV), will leave the program in March 2024. On December 14th, she made the announcement herself during the broadcast of … Read more
NHK Taiga drama “What’s Wrong with Ieyasu” starring Arashi’s Jun Matsumoto ranks second? Many TV dramas were broadcast in 2023 as well. Although there were blockbuster hits like “VIVANT” (TBS), there is a strong feeling that it was a “poor” year overall. Therefore, this magazine conducted its own questionnaire survey. We asked 500 TV-loving women … Read more